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Can we just take a quick moment to talk about how crazy this weather has been lately? I know it’s been across the country crazy so I know we can all relate. My sinuses have been all over the place because one minute it’s freezing and then 2 days later it feels like Spring. Back in October I was wishing and hoping for cold weather so I could wear all my favorite winter coats & bundle up in scarfs….now that Mother Nature as granted me the cold weather I wanted for Christmas now in January I’m a little like “ok thanks, but now I’m a little over it, I want Spring”. I guess that’s why they say be careful what you wish for. However, I am going to take advantage of finally being able to wear this adorable chunky knit scarf & a real coat without burning up.

It’s so funny to see how much your style can change in just one year. Looking back on previous posts & even through my closet I’ve noticed a slight change in things I once loved and now I’m kind of over and things I never thought would become a staple like the black pumps I’m wearing. Me. In heels, yeah right…if you asked me this time last year. Now it’s the first things I look at in the shoe department.

A new year means new beginnings and big changes….for me it means a new car. I’ve been going back & forth with the process of finding a new car for like over a year and now the time has come and it’s officially here and really happening I’m beyond excited but so nervous. First off, buying a new car is like the hardest most annoying thing ever. I can’t for the life of me decided on one car, I have like 5 I want. I can’t talk to car dealers at all so my parents are having to help which is awesome to have them help because I know I won’t get screwed over. It’s like a bitter sweet goodbye. I currently have a 4-runner that I bought all by myself right before leaving for college at Alabama. I fit my entire life in her to head off to college, back & forth from T-town, to visit all my friends away in their college towns and I can’t even count how many trips to the beach….beach sand became a staple in her after college when I practically lived at the beach that summer. It also toted me to first Market in ATL when I launched my boutique. It’s crazy that something like a car can become somewhat sentimental. Am I crazy? I typically am not attached to anything, I’m one of those who constantly donating everything after a few months or giving it to my friends. Maybe it’s because it represents my first big purchase as a young adult and holds all those memories of college. 2017 is all about a new chapter and I’m excited to make new big moves this year!

I hope y’all’s new year is off to a great start! I still can’t believe how quick last year flew by!

So I’m doing a few things a little different, can you spot what they are?

Give up? or did you spot the differences? I totally feel like I just sounded like a teacher giving her class a quiz on a Where’s Waldo book or a Psychologist giving an IQ test, can you tell me the difference in these two photos?

If you guessed red lipstick & a bow then you’re right! Ok, so I’ve been trying to venture more into the lipstick world but it’s been hard…I’m such a simple girl. With the holidays coming up I wanted to have a little fun so I went drastic. I’m honestly not so sure how I feel about it, it’s so RED! Ok the bow is kind of throwback to my youth. I used to rock bows all the time and while I don’t think I’m going to start school girling it everyday, I kind of love the little detail especially for the holidays. ok, game over!

Now to the real deal, this quilted jacket! Swoon. I’m saying it’s a bomber but I’m not quite sure if it falls totally into that category because I have another jacket that was labeled a bomber and is a little more cropped. Either way, I love. I’m usually not a big fan of collars like this, that ever seem to flatter me at least not button downs but this jacket is totally working for me. Quilted anything typically gets my attention but make it in the perfect shade of olive and I’m a happy camper! It’s super light weight so it’s perfect for transitioning into cooler weather and perfect for being able to layer underneath!

Something else new I’m trying out is this black hat. Yes I always wear hats especially during fall & winter but I tend to pick neutral colors. I wanted to branch out and get a little rebellious and try black! I asked Brian what he thought before I ordered it and he didn’t even hesitate and said no. He told me to get it in brown. Does anyone else ever ask someone else their opinion but then totally not listen to it? I do that all the time especially when I’m out shopping with my mom or friends, oh what do you think of this as I pick up a shirt, I usually get a response of, ummm no. This response registers with me as, cool I’m getting it! I don’t know why but that’s how I operate. I’m so glad I branch out and glad I didn’t listen to Brian because when it arrived I fell in love. It’s exactly what I wanted in a hat, structured but slightly oversized. I love the leather strap detail around the brim, it gives it that extra western flare. I love how a simple look like this can be completely transformed by just adding a hat. A scarf would obviously look amazing with this solid cream sweater but I didn’t want to over do it, I mean I’m sporting red lips and a bow….like chill Tay.

Ok, before I say goodbye I have to tell y’all that the skinnies I’m wearing are from forever21. I know, what the heck who would ever think that they would have jeans that fit amazing. I implusily grabbed them because they were under $10. My jaw dropped when they fit perfectly and were so comfortable. I’m sure they all fit different as with most brands but I just thought I would put a little birdie in your ear that maybe you should try them out.

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